Description

First climbing area you come to in the Chessmen.

Getting There

When following the trail to the Chessmen as described in The Needles of Rushmore guide, hang a right across the creek. The corridor is formed by two of the first large formations that you come to when hiking into the chessmen.

This is a nice long obvious arete which is mostly 5.6 or easier. The crux is where you least expect it.Watch out for the huge loose flake on top of the route, past the steep climbing!...[more]Browse More Classics in SD